The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 released the fiscal year 2026 proposed rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The rule would increase payments by 2.6% overall, which includes a 3.4% market basket update reduced by a 0.8 percentage point productivity adjustment. CMS is also proposing a slight decrease in the outlier threshold, from $12,043 to $11,971. In addition, it has included in the rule its previously published request for information seeking input on opportunities to streamline regulations and reduce burdens on providers.
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Source: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-proposes-26-payment-update-irfs